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The Lotto Max Jackpot remains unclaimed after the latest draw. The $80 million Lotto Max top prize is still up for grabs. No ticket matched the winning numbers in Friday night’s draw. This means next Tuesday’s draw will generate even more excitement. The full $80 million jackpot will feature alongside 21 $1 million Maxmillions prizes. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), this pushes the total top-end prizing to $101 million.
The Thrill Continues: Maxmillions Prizes Keep Growing
OLG officials highlighted the ongoing thrill in an email to CP24. They wrote: “Plenty of excitement surrounds Lotto Max this morning.” They added: “The $80 million Lotto Max Jackpot still remains in play, and the Maxmillions being offered keeps growing.”
Did Anyone Win the Maxmillions?
OLG confirms that two Maxmillions tickets, each worth $1 million, found winners. The organization sold these winning tickets online through OLG.ca in the latest draw. Several players also claimed smaller prizes through the Encore draw. Winners purchased $100,000 winning tickets in several regions. These areas included Middlesex County, the Brant region, Bowmanville, and Mississauga. Additionally, one $100,000 ticket was sold online. “Stay connected with PhoenixQ and never miss a key moment.”
Why the Jackpot Keeps Hitting $80 Million
Friday’s draw marked the fourth time the Lotto Max jackpot reached $80 million. OLG raised the game’s maximum cap last year. In March, the corporation increased the maximum jackpot from $70 million to $80 million. This marked the third $10 million increase since Lotto Max was introduced in 2009.
Previous $80 Million Winners
The first-ever $80 million jackpot was split between winners in Owen Sound, Ont., and Quebec. Players in Quebec and Alberta shared the second $80 million prize. However, a single ticket holder in British Columbia claimed the third prize.
Odds and The Path to Winning
To win the top prize, players must successfully match all seven drawn numbers. The odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are $1$ in $33,294,800$ per $5 play, according to the OLG. The overall odds of winning any prize are $1$ in $7$. If the jackpot remains unclaimed again Tuesday night, the $80 million top prize stays intact. The number of Maxmillions prizes, however, will continue to increase. This depends on how many prizes are won in that draw. The anticipation for this massive game continues to build.
